COLUMBIA, S.C. — The job of election officials is to ensure every voter has full access to the voting process. With Election Day right around the corner, it’s important to be aware of the different ways to vote. 

Voters with disabilities and voters who are blind or unable to read or write may receive assistance in voting. The voter must inform a poll manager to request assistance. 

There are multiple ways a person can cast their ballot with a disability. They can choose someone to assist in casting the ballot. This can be anyone except an employer, agent from said employer, or an officer or agent of your respective party. 

Poll managers will have printed instructions available for voters who are deaf or hard of hearing. 

Each polling place should have accessible parking, curb cuts and ramps, accessible entrances, doorways, and railing along ramps and stairs. 

If a voter is unable to access the polling place or stand in line to vote due to a disability or being age 65 or older. They can request to vote in their vehicle. Curbside voting does not require a disability parking placard.